The Office actor Hugh Dane dead at 75

Hugh Dane, known for playing Hank the security guard on TV series The Office, has passed away at age 75.

The actor died on May 16, according to a post on Facebook announcing his memorial service.

“A loving husband, father, grandfather and friend,” the flyer read.

Dane’s famous co-stars including Steve Carell and Mindy Kaling have taken to social media to express their condolences.

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Hugh Dane was a lovely man. https://t.co/urBl9KPyKb
— Andy Buckley (@JustAndyBuckley) June 4, 2018

RIP Hugh Dane, aka Hank the security guard. He was one of the greats. So kind, funny, talented. We will all miss him. Donations can be made in his name to: https://t.co/z1SAqamWMM pic.twitter.com/ysevEZKOjy
— RainnWilson (@rainnwilson) June 4, 2018

Dane’s other TV and movie credits include The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Roc, Little Fockers and Bridesmaids.

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